$480 sounds good, actually. Funny about BikesDirect. My current set up is an older BD Motobecane "Record", with many modifications that I made. The frame is outstanding, for aluminum. I have new wheels, group set, bars, seat, the works. It absolutely flies. I really debated getting a dedicated TT frame that I can build out. The most important thing about a bike for a sprint, in my opinion, will be the wheels (assuming you go with a straight-up Roadie.)